15 most popular handguns in Alabama

We polled several gun stores in Alabama and asked what handguns their customers were buying. Each store ranked the handguns from 1-15 by sales. Chain stores were not included. The scores for the guns were totaled, and the low score became the No. 1 gun. If a handgun didn't appear on a particular store's list, that gun received a 16 score from that store's list.

Ruger LCR, chambered in .38 SPL+P. This compact revolver has rounded edges that makes it perfect for concealment. It has a 5-round capacity, U-Notch Integral sites and several choices for grips. It weighs only 13.5 ounces. It sells locally for around $350-$450. The LCR is chambered in many calibers, but the .38 SPL is the most popular.

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15. Ruger LCR

Ruger LCR, chambered in .38 SPL+P. This compact revolver has rounded edges that make it perfect for concealment. It has a five-round capacity, U-Notch Integral sites and several choices for grips. It weighs in at just 13.5 ounces. It sells locally around $350-$450 . The LCR is chambered in many calibers, but the .38 SPL is the most popular.

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14. Smith & Wesson M&P 9 2.0

The Smith & Wesson M&P 9 2.0 is a striker-fired handgun that is perfect for home defense. The M&P 9 is chambered in 9 mm and has a 4.25-inch barrel. It weighs 24.7 ounces. It offers aggressive barrel serrations and a polymer grip. Magazine capacity is 17+1, and it offers white dot front and rear sights. It sells for $475-$550.

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14. Smith & Wesson M&P 9 2.0

The Smith & Wesson M&P 9 2.0 is a striker-fired handgun that is perfect for home defense. The M&P 9 is chambered in 9 mm and has a 4.25-inch barrel. It weighs 24.7 ounces. It offers aggressive barrel serrations and a polymer grip. Magazine capacity is 17+1, and it offers white dot front and rear sights. It sells for $475-$550.

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13. Sig Sauer P238

The Sig Sauer P238 is a very popular concealed-carry handgun. Chambered in .380, this pistol is small, light and very accurate. The controls are similar to the 1911 but in a much smaller package. The P238 weighs in at 15.2 ounces and is just over one inch wide. The barrel length is 2.7 inches and overall length is just 5.5 inches. The hammer-fired P238 offers a seven-round magazine and sells for between $450-$750 depending on the model and embellishments.

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13. Sig Sauer P238

The Sig Sauer P238 is a very popular concealed-carry handgun. Chambered in .380, this pistol is small, light and very accurate. The controls are similar to the 1911 but in a much smaller package. The P238 weighs in at 15.2 ounces and is just over one inch wide. The barrel length is 2.7 inches and overall length is just 5.5 inches. The hammer-fired P238 offers a seven-round magazine and sells for between $450-$750 depending on the model and embellishments.

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12. Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 has become one of the most popular conceal carry pistols. Chambered in .380, it offers. This semi-auto handgun weighs in under 12 ounces and is has an overall length of 5.25 inches. Capacity is 6+1 and is offered with or without an integrated laser. It sells locally around $360. Shown with laser (left) and without (right).

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12. Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 has become one of the most popular concealed-carry pistols. Chambered in .380, this semi-auto handgun weighs under 12 ounces and is has an overall length of 5.25 inches. Capacity is 6+1, and the gun is offered with or without an integrated laser. It sells locally around $360.

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11. 1911

The 1911 pistol has been one of the most popular handguns since its introduction in 1911. The original design by John M. Browning has changed very little over 100 years. This handgun was the official sidearm for the U.S. military from the early 1900's until the mid 1980's. Now it is chambered in many calibers although the most popular is the original .45 ACP. You can buy 1911 pistol for as little as $400. But the sky is the limit for a fully custom pistol.

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11. 1911

The 1911 pistol has been one of the most popular handguns since its introduction in 1911. The original design by John M. Browning has changed very little over 100 years. This handgun was the official sidearm for the U.S. military from the early 1900's until the mid 1980's. Now it is chambered in many calibers although the most popular is the original .45 ACP. You can buy 1911 pistol for as little as $400. But the sky is the limit for a fully custom pistol.

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10. Ruger LC9

Ruger LC9. Chambered in 9mm, this subcompact handgun has rounded edges that makes it perfect for concealment. It has a 7+1 capacity, fixed sites and a bobbed hammer. It sells locally for around $350-$370. It comes with or without a laser site.

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10. Ruger LC9

Ruger LC9. Chambered in 9mm, this subcompact handgun has rounded edges that makes it perfect for concealment. It has a 7+1 capacity, fixed sites and a bobbed hammer. It sells locally for around $350-$370. It comes with or without a laser site.

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9. Sig Sauer P320

The Sig Sauer P320 is a new striker-fired handgun offered in several popular calibers from 9 mm to .45 ACP. The P320 is available in several frame sizes from full size down to subcompact. The full-size version has a barrel length of 4.7 inches and an overall length of 8 inches with a width of 1.3 inches. It weighs 29.5 ounces. Magazine capacity varies by caliber. All but the subcompact model offers an accessory rail. Prices for the P320 start around $475.00.

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9. Sig Sauer P320

The Sig Sauer P320 is a new striker-fired handgun offered in several popular calibers from 9 mm to .45 ACP. The P320 is available in several frame sizes from full size down to subcompact. The full-size version has a barrel length of 4.7 inches and an overall length of 8 inches with a width of 1.3 inches. It weighs 29.5 ounces. Magazine capacity varies by caliber. All but the subcompact model offers an accessory rail. Prices for the P320 start around $475.00.

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8. Sig Sauer P938

The Sig Sauer P938 is a very popular concealed-carry handgun is very similar to the P238. Chambered in 9mm, this pistol is small, light and very accurate. The controls are similar to the 1911 but in a much smaller package. The P938 weighs 16 ounces and is just over one inch wide. The barrel length is three inches and overall length is just 5.9 inches. The hammer-fired P938 offers a six-round magazine and sells for $500-$750 depending on the model and embellishments. Optional magazines are available that hold more rounds of ammo.

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8. Sig Sauer P938

The Sig Sauer P938 is a very popular concealed-carry handgun is very similar to the P238. Chambered in 9mm, this pistol is small, light and very accurate. The controls are similar to the 1911 but in a much smaller package. The P938 weighs 16 ounces and is just over one inch wide. The barrel length is three inches and overall length is just 5.9 inches. The hammer-fired P938 offers a six-round magazine and sells for $500-$750 depending on the model and embellishments. Optional magazines are available that hold more rounds of ammo.

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7. Ruger LCP

The Ruger LCP, chambered in .380 Auto. This subcompact handgun has rounded edges that makes it perfect for concealment. It has a 6+1 capacity, fixed sites and a recessed hammer. It weighs just 9.6 ounces. It sells locally for around $200-$240. It comes with or without a laser site.

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7. Ruger LCP

The Ruger LCP, chambered in .380 Auto. This subcompact handgun has rounded edges that makes it perfect for concealment. It has a 6+1 capacity, fixed sites and a recessed hammer. It weighs just 9.6 ounces. It sells locally for around $200-$240. It comes with or without a laser site.

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6. Glock 42

The Glock 42 is an ultra compact semiautomatic handgun chambered in .380. The small frame makes it an excellent choice for concealed carry. As with all Glock pistols, the 42 is extremely dependable and rugged. The Glock 42 weighs 17.29 ounces fully loaded and has a 6+1 round capacity in a single stack magazine. The Glock 42 sells locally for between $370-$420.

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6. Glock 42

The Glock 42 is an ultra compact semiautomatic handgun chambered in .380. The small frame makes it an excellent choice for concealed carry. As with all Glock pistols, the 42 is extremely dependable and rugged. The Glock 42 weighs 17.29 ounces fully loaded and has a 6+1 round capacity in a single stack magazine. The Glock 42 sells locally for between $370-$420.

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5. Springfield XDs

The Springfield XD-S line offers handguns chambered in several calibers and with single- and double-stack magazines and full-length guide rods. These handguns are reliable and are used for home defense and concealed carry.

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5. Springfield XDs

The Springfield XD-S line offers handguns chambered in several calibers and with single- and double-stack magazines and full-length guide rods. These handguns are reliable and are used for home defense and concealed carry.

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4. Smith & Wesson 642

Smith & Wesson 642 is one of the most popular revolvers ever built. The 642 is chambered in .38 S7W Special. It holds five rounds and has a 1.875-inch barrel with an internal hammer. Retail price is $469, but it can be found for less.

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4. Smith & Wesson 642

Smith & Wesson 642 is one of the most popular revolvers ever built. The 642 is chambered in .38 S7W Special. It holds five rounds and has a 1.875-inch barrel with an internal hammer. Retail price is $469, but it can be found for less.

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3. Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm

The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. Chambered in 9mm, this compact pistol is less than one inch wide and weighs a mere 19 ounces. It has a 7 round and 8 round magazine and a 3.1-inch barrel. The Shield has a retail price of $449 but I found it frequently under $390 in stores.

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3. Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm

The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. Chambered in 9mm, this compact pistol is less than one inch wide and weighs a mere 19 ounces. It has a 7 round and 8 round magazine and a 3.1-inch barrel. The Shield has a retail price of $449 but I found it frequently under $390 in stores.

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2. (tie) Glock 43

The Glock 43 is an ultra-compact handgun chambered in 9mm. The small frame makes it an excellent choice for concealed carry. As with all Glock pistols, the 43 is extremely dependable and rugged. The Glock 43 weighs just over 22 ounces fully loaded and has a 6+1 round capacity in a single-stack magazine. The Glock 43 sells locally for between $400-$450.

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2. (tie) Glock 43

The Glock 43 is an ultra-compact handgun chambered in 9mm. The small frame makes it an excellent choice for concealed carry. As with all Glock pistols, the 43 is extremely dependable and rugged. The Glock 43 weighs just over 22 ounces fully loaded and has a 6+1 round capacity in a single-stack magazine. The Glock 43 sells locally for between $400-$450.

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2. (tie) Taurus PT111 G2

Taurus Millennium PT111 G2. This compact semi-automatic is chambered in 9mm. It weighs 22 ounces and has a 3.2-inch barrel. It holds an impressive 12+1 rounds. The price for this guns ranges from $199.00-250.00.

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2. (tie) Taurus PT111 G2

Taurus Millennium PT111 G2. This compact semi-automatic is chambered in 9mm. It weighs 22 ounces and has a 3.2-inch barrel. It holds an impressive 12+1 rounds. The price for this guns ranges from $199.00-250.00.

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1. Glock 19

The Glock 19 is a small version of the 17 Chambered in 9mm. This medium-framed handgun is a little easier to conceal. As with all Glock pistols, the 19 is extremely dependable and rugged. The Glock 19 weighs just over 30 ounces fully loaded and has a 15-round capacity. I found the Glock 19 for between $500-$540.

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1. Glock 19

The Glock 19 is a small version of the 17 Chambered in 9mm. This medium-framed handgun is a little easier to conceal. As with all Glock pistols, the 19 is extremely dependable and rugged. The Glock 19 weighs just over 30 ounces fully loaded and has a 15-round capacity. I found the Glock 19 for between $500-$540.

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Thanks to Birmingham Pistol Wholesale, Mark's Outdoors Simmons Sporting Goods and Hoover Tactical Firearms for their help compiling this list.